Welcome Week AUGUST 27–SEPTEMBER 1 GUIDEBOOK 2022
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SCHEDULE Saturday, August 27th TIME EVENT LOCATION 9:00–12 p.m. New Student Check-In Athletes: 9:00-10:00 a.m. Atrium/Gym 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Complimentary Lunch for New Students & Family Dining Center 1:00–4:30 p.m. Unpack, Settle-In & Explore! Various 1:00–3:00 p.m. Winter/Spring Athletes Check-In Atrium 2:00–4:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social—Library Tour/Information Library Steps 1:00–4:30 p.m. Alumni Soccer Game Elliot Park 4:15–5:00 p.m. Parent Session for Winter/Spring Athletes CLC 203 4:30–6:00 p.m. Dinner Dining Center 5:00–6:00 p.m. Commuter Dinner An opportunity for commuter students to meet one another! Fishbowl Room in the Dining Center 5:45–6:20 p.m. Winter/Spring Athletes & Family Dessert Social Carlson Patio 6:30–7:30 p.m. President’s Welcome and Worship Sanctuary 7:30–7:45 p.m. Student Class Photo Please wear your new gray NCU t-shirt Library Patio
Late Night Activities with Welcome Week Groups (Segue 1/2 priced drinks, dodgeball, etc.) Various
Sunday Morning Church Service With President Hagan Sanctuary
Family Farewell
Dinner with Welcome Week Groups Dining Center
Saturday, August 27th (cont.) TIME EVENT LOCATION 7:45–8:45 p.m. Parents’ Orientation Sessions Sanctuary Academic Vision Life in the Res Halls Fostering Independence 7:45–8:45 p.m. Welcome Week Groups Various 8:45–9:15 p.m. Parent & Student Reception Atrium 9:30–11:00 p.m. Mandatory Floor Meetings Residence Hall Floors Sunday, August 28th TIME EVENT LOCATION
Welcome Week Kick-Off & Session I Sanctuary Mission SpiritualStatementLife/Multicultural Development Residence Life & Student Conduct NCU Community
10:00–11:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 2:00–5:00 p.m.
Downtown Walk With RAs/DLs Meet Residenceon Hall Floors
5:00–6:00 p.m. 6:00–8:00 p.m.
8:00–9:00 p.m. 9:00 –10:30 p.m.
Student Organization Fair Atrium
7:30–8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast Dining Center 8:30–9:30 a.m. Session II: Academics Sanctuary 9:45–10:15 a.m. College Department Meetings Various 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Individal Advising Appointments (See Advising Appointment Email for time & location!) Various 12:30–1:30 p.m. Lunch with Welcome Week Groups Dining Center 1:30–2:30 p.m. Session III: Skyline: Courses, Colleague, and Library Resources Sanctuary 2:30–5:00 p.m. Individual Advising Appointments: Faculty/ Students (See Advising Appointment Email for time & location!) Various 3:00–5:00 p.m. Shopping Shuttles to Target & Cub Foods Atrium 5:00–6:00 p.m. Dinner with RA/DLs Dining Center 6:00–8:30 p.m. Free Time with RA/DLs Various 8:30–9:30 p.m. Funky Night Gym 9:30–10:30 p.m. Party on the Patio Carlson Patio
Tuesday, August 30th TIME EVENT LOCATION
Normal Hours Breakfast Dining Center 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Student Athlete Training Gym 9:00–10:00 a.m. Worship & Devotions Sanctuary 10:00–10:30 a.m. Session IV: Title IX & Safety Sanctuary 10:30–10:45 a.m. Welcome Week Wrap Up Sanctuary 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Welcome Week Groups Various 1:15–2:45 p.m. Welcome Week Groups (Class Room Tours) Various 2:45–5:00 p.m. Free Time - Prepare for classes to begin! Various
Monday, August 29th Classes EVENT
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Tuesday, August 30th (cont.) TIME EVENT LOCATION 3:00–5:00 p.m. Student Group Open Houses Various Antioch Open House CLC 203 MOSIAC PH 117 ActSix PH 115 Delta Kappa CLC 201 Commuters PH 116 5:00–9:00 p.m. Block Party Elliot SoccerAvenue/Field Wednesday, August 31st On-Campus Classes Begin TIME EVENT LOCATION 10:50–11:40 a.m. Chapel Sanctuary 10:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Praise Gathering Sanctuary Thursday, September 1st TIME EVENT LOCATION 11:00–11:50 a.m. Academic Convocation Sanctuary 9:00–10:30 p.m. Mandatory Floor Meeting/ Apartment Community Various
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Minutes from NCU, this is an inspiring art collection with art from around the world. Admission to the MIA is free. new.artsmia.org/ Minnehaha Falls
Modern Scandinavian inspired furniture & accessories, a great place to find inexpensive storage options, décor, or kitchen essentials, located across the street from the Mall of America. 8000 Ikea Way, Bloomington Mall of America
Nearby scenic Minneapolis Park with 53-foot waterfall. 4801 S Minnehaha Drive, Minneapolis Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Free zoo with beautiful gardens in St. Paul. comozooconservatory.org
Accessible via the Metro Transit Blue Line light-rail system ($2.00/ticket, cash or card). For more details, see metrotransit.org/metro-blue-line
In the heart of downtown St Paul this museaum features dinosaurs, hands-on exhibits, and the Omnitheatre. smm.org
Science Museum of Minnesota
TIME ACTIVITIES
FREE
SHOPPING Forget something? Or need one more lamp to make your room feel like home? Here are some convenient places to grab any last-minute essentials:
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Downtown Target A 1o block drive down 9 th St or park in the ramp behind the store and spend $25, they will validate your parking for up to 2 hours. 900 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Quary Target A great “one-stop-shop” close to campus, a 10 minute drive with lot of parking available. 1650 New Brighton Blvd, Minneapolis IKEA
For many, college is the first experience living away from home. This workshop will give parents a look inside life in the Residence Halls at NCU, with special attention given to three specific areas: community in the Residence Halls, the roles of the Resident Director and Resident Advisor, and the terminology of the Residence Hall. This workshop will highlight what a parent can do if you believe that your student is struggling.
Presented by Kristie Kerr, Executive Assistant to the President Location: Anderson Chapel - Session B
Starting college, students enter a new and challenging season of their lives. Come and hear what it means to be a parent to a young adult and to stay connected while fostering independence. This workshop will be led by NCU Faculty Parents, and will engage other parents in dialogue on what it means to walk with your child through this new stage in life.
Saturday, August 27 7:45-8:45pm Held in the Sanctuary
Life in the Residence Halls
Academic Vision
PARENT SESSIONS
Jason Wenschlag, V.P. of Academic Affairs and Desirée Libengood, Associate V.P. of Academic Affairs
Fostering Independence
Presented by Resident Directors
The Vice President and Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs are excited to share about the ways students are challenged to pursue critical thought rooted in scripture and gain skills and competencies for lives of service in society, the marketplace, and the church. This session will cover academic expectations, goals, and highlight the supports in place for success.
PERSONAL SAFETY REMINDERS
A helpful feature of the ID cards is that funds can be placed on the card and used in laundry facilities found throughout the campus.
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Don’t store valuables in your vehicle.
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» Treat your dorm room like an apartment. Always lock your doors, no matter how soon you plan to return.
ID CARDS
Walking escorts are available to any of the NCU buildings or parking areas any time of day or night. A security escort is available to any of the NCU buildings, lightrail station, or parking lots year around 24 hours a day. Call 612-343-4445 to request a security escort.
Students are issued an ID card upon arrival to NCU. The ID cards not only identify people associated with NCU, but they also function as an access card to get into buildings, and serve to keep track of meals in the cafeteria according to the meal plan selected. Students are encouraged to wear their name tag in campus buildings.
Walk with a friend.
Security personnel are on duty 24 hours a day, each day of the year, patrolling and monitoring campus grounds, buildings, and parking lots. Security can be contacted at 612-343-4445 or in the Security Office located in first floor Miller.
SECURITY
PARKING Students may apply for on-campus, commuter, and street parking online at https://skyline.northcentral.edu/security.
Please read the parking regulations and policies on our website for more details and alternative parking options.
DATES & BREAKS AUGUST 29 Fall Session A Online Class Begins AUGUST 31 Fall Undergraduate On Campus Classes Begins SEPTEMBER 5 Labor Day, No Seated Classes SEPTEMBER 17 Homecoming OCTOBER 13-14 Fall Break OCTOBER 24 Session B Online Classes Begin NOVEMBER 23-25 Thanksgiving Break DECEMBER 14-16 Finals Week DECEMBER 19–JAN. 11 Christmas Break JANUARY 16 Spring Session A Online Classes Begin JANUARY 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day JANUARY 18 Spring Undergraduate On Campus Classes Begin FEBRUARY 20 Presidents' Day, All Classes Held MARCH 6-10 Spring Break MARCH 13 Online Session B Classes Begin APRIL 7 Good Friday MAY 1-3 Finals Week MAY 5 Commencement MAY 8 Summer Session A begins JUNE 19 Juneteenth JULY 3 Summer Session B begins
OPEN HOUSES TUESDAY, AUGUST 30TH 3:00pm–5:00pm Student Group Open Houses Various Antioch Open House CLC 203 MOSIAC PH 117 ActSix PH 115 Delta Kappa CLC 201 Commuters PH 116 Stay informed about what's happening on campus. North Central University’s official communication channels are Skyline News, and your student email. The event calendar and news sections of the northcentral.edu website The athletics website: ncurams.com Social mediaFacebooksites – /northcentraluniversity Instagram – @northcentral_mn Twitter – @northcentral_mn YouTube – North Central University Your student may also be a great source of information. For times you can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to call our main number at 612.343.4400 and we’ll gladly help you get through to the right area. STAYING INFORMED
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